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An overview of progress on the actions set out in the current implementation plan was published on 3 December 2025 on the Scottish Government website - Tobacco and vaping framework implementation plan 2023-2025 – progress update - gov.scot.
As a statutory Partner in Community Planning Partnerships the Park Authority is committed to supporting joint planning with other public agencies and community bodies.
Whilst no site visits have specifically been undertaken for compliance for grouse licensing so far, NatureScot staff have been on grouse moors and visited areas in which licences are in place in the course of other casework.
For example the Health and Social Care standards were updated in April 2022 along with the associated inspection framework for care homes. Public Health Scotland’s visiting guidance has also been updated to broaden the scope for visits even during an outbreak situation.
Subject to the decision on the status of the National Care Service Board, it is our policy intent that the new Board should have all the necessary powers to support the delivery of NCS services.